The team was supposed catch a connecting flight to Copenhagen before heading to Gothenburg, Sweden for the Gothia World Youth Cup 2016.

F-17 Academy posted on their Facebook page that they are "desperately trying to reach Turkish Airlines but to no avail".

"We plead for assistance from anyone who can help get our kids out of Turkey asap."

The spokesman told TNP: "Our coaches are frantically trying to get the children out of there as soon as possible but the focus is on flights leaving from Istanbul and Ankara."

The hope is that they will still get to Gothemburg to take part in what is regarded as the biggest and best youth tournament.

The team have been training a lot in anticipation of the event.

On Friday, a section of the Turkish military claimed to have taken over power.

Explosions and gunfire had been reported in the cities of Ankara and Istanbul, while overnight clashes in Ankara have left at least 42 dead. Forces loyal to the Turkish president say they have put down the attempted coup and 336 people were arrested.

The New Paper understands that MFA is in contact with Singaporeans stranded at the Atalantya airport and is offering them consular assistance.